Eberechi Eze was the outstanding player of the match once more for Crystal Palace as his brace earned them another significant victory during their Premier League game on Saturday.
The 24-year-old delivered Crystal Palace their third straight victory to move further away from the Premier League’s relegation zone while keeping Southampton at the bottom of the standings.
Despite a terrible first half, the Eagles came alive in the second as Olise and Eze ripped through a rattled Saints defense, with Eze finding back of the net twice.
The youngster has now contributed to seven goals and three assists in 31 matche for Palace this season.
Eberechi Eze’s game by numbers vs. Southampton:
56 touches
10 duels won
5 x possession won
4 take-ons completed
4 tackles made
3 shots
2 shots on target
2 fouls won
2 goals
Since Roy Hodgson’s return to the team, Palace has won every game, and they now anticipate securing stability.
Palace has now scored nine Premier League goals in three games since his return as well, which is more than they had scored in their previous 16 league games from November 2022 to March 2023 combined.
Unfortunately for their hosts, they’ve now practically lost their tenth game at home and look destined to return back to Championship.
Eberechi Eze’s past three games:
• 3 goals
• 6 key passes
• 8 tackles won
• 9 fouls won
• 16 dribbles completed
• 32 ground duels won
• 2x MOTM
Crystal Palace could almost lock up a spot on the Premier League for the upcoming season, If they managed to secure significant result against fellow underachievers Everton and Wolves in their next two games.
Southampton must now prepare to travel to league leaders Arsenal for their next fixture.
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